SETLIST: Mick Flannery - Dolan's Warehouse, 28th December 2011

On Wednesday night, Mick Flannery played a stellar gig at Limerick's Dolan's Warehouse. The Blarney stonemason treated fans to songs from both his debut concept album, Evening Train, and his sophomore offering, White Lies, as well as a selection of new tracks from his forthcoming third studio release. 

Mick's trademark husky voice was as captivating as ever; powerful, gravelly and almost pained, it really is something you have to hear live to appreciate fully. He moved with ease between piano and acoustic guitar, with his trademark self-deprecating wit keeping the audience entertained throughout. 

As an extra special treat, Mick had brought along Shane Fitzsimons on bass, who added a particularly stunning sound to the incredible set. Shane has most recently worked with Lisa Hannigan on her Passenger album and live tour.

Mick Flannery's new album is expected to drop in early spring. For more see www.mickflannery.com.

SETLIST

Take It On The Chin

Boston

Smiling Girl

Do Me Right

Who Loves Who

Tomorrow's Paper

Red to Blue

Up On That Hill

Near Or Far

Ships in the Night

Safety Rope

Heartless Man

Wish You Well

Wait Here

Tender

Get That Gold

What Do You See

In The Gutter

Encore

Arise Now

Rebel

Christmas Past

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RARITIES, B-SIDES & OTHER STUFF: Charlene Soraia's 'Wherever You Will Go'

RARITIES, B-SIDES & OTHER STUFF: A feature paying tribute to rare songs, great b-sides, fantastic covers and bonus tracks, or anything else that catches my eye, or my ear rather.

I haven't mentioned Charlene Soraia on Rarities before. To be honest, I hadn't heard of her or sampled any of her music until I was going along in the car with my friend Claire and her gorgeous take on The Calling's 'Wherever You Will Go' came on the radio.

Soraia, who is know for her cover of the song, is a 23-year-old singer-songwriter based in London. Having picked up her first guitar at the age of five, Soraia is musically self-taught and already has three EPs under her belt. She has just released her debut studio album, Moonchild, a beautifully rich alternative-folk affair that will surely cement her as one of the finest new talents for 2012.

Soraia's version of 'Wherever You Will Go' is a fine example of when an already great song is taken and carefully moulded into something even better. With it's moving piano accompaniment and this lady's pure and emotive tones, Soraia's rendition is simply stunning.

Feast your ears:

Charlene Soraia plays Dublin's Sugar Club on 29th April, further information on which can be found here. Stalk Soraia on Facebook here.

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